Last Sunday we broke down the Diagonal/Baseline Runner set play that was Kentucky’s “go-to” last season. I mentioned that over the course of the season a couple of wrinkles were added to that play, namely a cross screen on the block that generally led to a post entry for Nick Richards. Instead of just breaking…

With all that is going on in the world, and there is a lot, the National Association of Basketball Coaches is holding a free webinar today at 3 pm to discuss “using your platform as a coach during this critical time.” John Calipari is among the coaches scheduled to speak, which is why I’m bringing…

The NCAA just handed down its first punishment to a school tied to the college hoops scandal and it will directly impact one of the sport’s brightest new stars. Oklahoma State has been given a one-year postseason ban (effective in the 2020-21 season), three years of probation, a fine, and other recruiting restrictions for former…

While it might seem like the college basketball season ended just yesterday, it has in fact, been an astounding 85 days, nearly three full months, since the NCAA Tournament was cancelled. Yet while the larger world has mostly come to a standstill, the college hoops world has simply kept rolling on. Players have declared for…

Aaron Torres is covering football and basketball for KSR this season after four years at Fox Sports. Follow him on Twitter @Aaron_Torres, Facebook or e-mail at [email protected] He is also the author of the only book written on the Calipari era, â€œOne and Fun: A Behind the Scenes Look at John Calipari and the 2010 Kentucky Wildcats.â€

The Zion Williamson lawsuit took another turn last night. On Thursday, a Florida appeals court granted Williamson a temporary stay, which will pause the proceedings in his legal battle with his former agent Gina Ford. Earlier this week, a Miami judge ruled that Williamson must answer questions under oath regarding his eligibility at Duke. Ford…

The plot thickens with the top available center in the class of 2020. Five-star center Moussa Cisse, who announced last week he would be reclassifying from 2021 to 2020, has postponed his college decision. At the time of his reclass announcement, Cisse told reporters he would be choosing a college at some point this week.…

Good morning, BBN! And Happy Friday to all of you! As a matter of fact, there’s another reason to celebrate this morning: it’s National Donut Day! Today, numerous donut shops and stores are celebrating the holiday by giving out free donuts and participating in various promotions. Some of the quick deals I’ve seen online are…

This afternoon, the NBA’s Board of Governors officially voted to approve the league’s 22-team format to restart the 2019-2020 season in Orlando, with July 31 being the return-to-play date. With this finalized plan, 16 teams already in playoff position will be invited to Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports, along with six other teams in…

After reading Rex Chapman’s piece for the Herald-Leader, Dan Patrick dialed up Rex for an interview on the Dan Patrick Show earlier today. It began on the topic of the current racial injustices around our country, but turned to Rex’s own battles with addiction in a very difficult conversation. Then Rex broke the ice and…

High expectations are the norm for freshman at Kentucky, and CBS Sports just set the bar high for BJ Boston. Kyle Boone ranked Boston sixth on his list of the top 16 incoming freshman that will have an immediate impact on their teams this season, writing that the five-star shooting guard’s reliable scoring will help soften…

Win or lose, Calipari said that he was going to get some answers from his team after this game. After a horrific start, Kentucky fought back on shoulders of Julius Randle to take Michigan State down to the wire. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough. Here are some lessons from Kentucky’s 78-74 loss to the Spartans: 1.…

Ryan Lemond is in studio and Matt Jones is roaming around Chicago on his phone for tonight’s KSR postgame show. Tune in to 840 WHAS, 630 WLAP, or stream online to hear their thoughts on Kentucky’s loss to Michigan State and how good this team can potentially be on down the road. Share your voices and opinions…

Julius Randle walked to the podium with Alex Poythress and John Calipari following the game, but trainers took him back to the locker room when he began cramping up in the front of the crowded media room. As Randle made his way back through the crowd, Calipari told him, “I told you to take yourself…

It was a bad night for Aaron Harrison and he used his Twitter account to admit he was off his game. Kentucky’s freshman shooting guard tweeted, “Played like (poop)” an hour after the loss to Michigan State. Harrison scored three points on 1-for-7 shooting from the field, including an abysmal 0-for-5 from beyond the…

Judging by how fast my heart’s racing, it’s March. Kentucky overcame a very rough start to claw back into the game and only lose by four to Michigan State, 78-74. The first half was downright ugly, with Julius Randle only scoring four points to go with four rebounds and four turnovers, but as Julius goes,…

I interrupt your Michigan State pre-game rituals (lunges if you’re Ally Tucker) to bring you a bit of lighthearted entertainment from our good friends at the University of Louisville. While Card fans anxiously await the indefinite return of Chane Behanan, Jeff Walz, Louisville women’s basketball coach, has just what the doctor ordered. Thursday night,…